WHY CANYON STATE ELECTRIC? Join our award-winning construction team in Arizona! As Arizona’s single-source solution for electrical construction, we prioritize your well-being by offering full benefits, career growth, and fun perks like team-building activities. We support your skill development and career goals. Choose Canyon State Electric, voted the Best Place to Work in Phoenix since 2018.  + Awarded Top Workplaces 2024 + Arizona’s Most Admired Companies for 2022 + Arizona Corporate Excellence Award 2022 + Ranking Arizona’s Best Place to Work (2018 - 2022) + Ranking Arizona’s Best Workplace Culture (2019 - 2022) + Inc. 2022 Best in Business + Inc. 5000 (2021) THE POSITION: The Assistant Accountant handles payroll, data entry, invoice processing, and general ledger maintenance. They also perform office duties and assist with audits. Ideal candidates have an associate's degree, two years of experience, and proficiency in accounting software and Excel. Attention to detail, analytical skills, and good organizational and communication abilities are essential. Familiarity with construction accounting is a plus. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Assist in processing payroll and handling related activities to ensure timely and accurate payments. + Input financial transactions into accounting software, ensuring all data is accurate and complete. + Process invoices, secure necessary approvals, and reconcile vendor statements and general ledger accounts. Prepare credit card reconciliation spreadsheets, process payments, and monitor outstanding balances. + Post journal entries and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger to ensure financial records are up-to-date. + Perform general office duties such as filing, scanning, and photocopying. Assist with audit preparation as needed. Q UALIFICATIONS: + Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred** + 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or related industry preferred ** + Basic understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. + Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, or similar) and familiarity with Microsoft Excel. + Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in processing financial transactions. + Analytical skills with the ability to monitor and improve basic financial metrics. + Effective problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies efficiently. + Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. + Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams, vendors, and external partners. + Familiarity with construction accounting practices, including job costing and lien waiver processes, is a plus. WHAT WE OFFER: + Industry leading pay and annual bonus + Generous benefits - including one health insurance plan at $0 cost to the employee only + 401k with 6% company match + Vacation / PTO starting at 3 weeks per year + Paid holidays - beginning immediately + Mobile IV nurses + Fun, family-oriented culture + Opportunities to give back to the community + Stable, long-term career - not just another job + Tools you need to succeed - technology, training, support + Yearly boot voucher Pay ranges from $55,000 to 60,000 on a salary basis. BRING YOUR FRIENDS + Earn a $500 bonus* for every person you bring to work for CSE. There is no limit to the amount you can earn! You can visit our website and learn more about what we do! https://canyonstateelectric.com Canyon State Electric provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.